New Products and Prototypes

New Gopher Tarp System

8/09/2017 by Administrator

You have asked for it, so here it is! The latest addition to the
Burrow accessory family is the most versatile. The Gopher can be
used with any Burrow family products or on its own as an expedient
shelter or groundsheet. It can also be hung with a hammock for
durable weather protection and shade. Features include multiple
tie-out points and interior gear loops for added structure or
hanging accessories inside the shelter. Mil-spec materials and
simple no-nonsense design make this a tarp camper's perfect
companion. Comes with 6 stakes, 6 guy lines, and a compression
carry bag. 98603 - Gopher Tarp System

Armadillo LT

7/18/2013 by Administrator

At the request of U.S. Army SOCOM elements, we revisited the
design of the EBNS to make it faster and lighter. We developed a
new version of a trusted product that weighed almost one third
less, packed up faster and smaller, and costed less. That was the
Armadillo. Then we wondered if we could make it even lighter and
faster. So we did. The new Armadillo LT weighs less than three
pounds and sets up in seconds. It is essentially a double-wall,
single-wall hybrid, incorporating the best of both worlds. It
offers the ventilation of a double wall with the light weight of a
single wall. The overall dimensions are the same as the trusted and
proven IBNS bed net that MMI and Catoma are known for throughout
the military community and still offers the ability to be used on a
cot or in the field. Made of military spec 1.9 oz. 70D Ripstop
Nylon, this is a tough, lightweight single man shelter that is
destined to be the next big thing in military field shelters. We
are still testing this bad boy so if you have any feedback please
give it now and we will try to address your issues. We are alos
trying to tackle the issue of a new bag. Please let us know what
you think about it. Sound off in comments or on our Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Catoma-Tents/282056764531

Raider Solo Tent

11/27/2012 by Administrator

When we set out to design a sub-two pound tent, we didn't
want to give up many of the features that our competitors do,
sacrificing comfort (all things being relative), convenience,
space, and ease of use. We also wanted it to be a double wall
shelter. This meant it would have a separate mesh body, covered by
an outer rainfly, allowing water vapor inside to be swept outside
with the increased draft or to gather on the rainfly and run off
onto the ground instead of dripping directly onto the user or
running down into the tub floor to puddle as is the case with
single wall tents. Traditionally, double-wall tents have been
considered the heavier of the two options. The Raider refutes that
position through efficient design, no-nonsense features, and modern
technical fabrics. With a single structure pole and a single foot
pole, the Raider is simple and easy to set up. It is far more
spacious than bivy style shelters and even more spacious than our
own IBNS, yet weighs just over 2 pounds ALL inclusive and UNDER 2
pounds without the included ditty bags and guy lines. Its low
profile and 5 optional guy out points combat wind and rain
beautifully. This tent is the real deal at a fraction of the price
of its competitors.

BedNet Field Upgrade Kit

5/09/2012 by Administrator

We have finally come up with a solution for the customers out
there who bought our original BedNet but want to be able to add the
EBNS upgrade kit. The kit includes four small pieces. They all use
3/8 inch nylon tape for durability. The first pair have a tent pole
grommet sewed in and a clip to attach it to the BedNet fiberglass
pole. The second pair have a tent glove hook that will attach to
the EBNS tent pole on one end and it can be tied in place on the
otherside by the clip. A simple knot can be tied so you dont have
to keep tying it. You can easily attach it using the clip once you
have a loop. The kit is available now for those who wish to go
ahead and buy a EBNS upgrade. These are only needed for the
original BedNet. If you have a IBNS then you already have these
attachments on your tent. Get them here:
http://www.catomaoutdoor.com/Catalog/ProductInfo.aspx?id=190

Armadillo LCS

9/27/2011 by Administrator

After a couple months of changes we have now got the LCS to
where we are happy with the weight and look. It also has a new name
based on what it resembles. The "Armadillo LCS" is a one-man sub
three pound tent with stakes! It still features the BedNet as the
inner base and then use a shock corded pole to give you a double
wall tent. Which in the south is a must because of all the
humidity. We got rid of the vestibules to save weight and since the
military uses waterproof pack covers now it wasn't neccessary. It
uses the same 70 Denier Ripstop Nylon as the EBNS so you know
it is durable. A cool feature is that you can actually take the
riddgeline pole out and then fold the tent (with the fly still
attached) up like you normally do a BedNet. Even with the fly on
you can still pack it down to13" x 13" x 3" as seen
below. Another feature is Ventilation straps. As you can see below
if you need extra air movement in the tent you can use the
Ventilation straps to let extra air in. When not needed they store
underneath to keep the elements out. If 3 pounds is somehow to
heavy and you need even less weight you can leave the pole at home
and use some 550 cord or equivalent. Just string the cord between
two trees and then attach the clips on the rope to create the
backbone. The tent goes down to 2.55 lbs if you do that!

LCS Lightweight Combat Shelter

2/10/2011 by Administrator

We like to think we just don't rest on our laurels. With that
said we thought we had put out on heck of a shleter with the
Enhanced BedNet. Well after going to trade shows and talking with
our customer base we hear that you wanted one with the same
benifits of the EBN just lighter. So we have come up with the
Lightweight Combat Shelter based off our EBN model. We cut and
trimmed as much as we could and got it around 3 pounds. It still
features our patented BedNet system but now you can get rid of that
if you dont need it and use the fly as a stand alone tent. Here are
some pics to show you how we are coming along. We aren't finished
just yet so no official specs but we hope you will love it.

Chayanta 2

5/04/2010 by Administrator

We have a new tent in the works! It's called the Chayanta 2 and
its part of our Backpacking line of tents. If you're a fan of
ultralight backpacking then you will be glad to hear that you can
pitch the fly and footprint to make quick and light shelter. But
even if you do bring the whole setup including the bag it only
weighs in at five pounds! Not too bad for a 2-3 man tent. It can be
broken down into components to spread the weight of the load
around. The hub pole system is similar to the SpeeDome we use in
our firefighting line of family tents. The poles stay connected to
the hub system so you can't lose any of the parts. The integrated
fly poles extend the headroom of the fly making it easier to get
around in the backpacking tent. You get two doors to get in and out
of and also to vestibules to protect your gear against the
elements. The Chayanta 2 will be available in the fall of 2010.
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